Barbara Bartchy Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Bartchy (Massillon, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on August 9, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Bartchy to show support.
As Barbara departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Barbara. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Koontz and Hilda Koontz; her husband Harold Bartchy; and her siblings, Alice M. Lynn, Howard C. Koontz, Thomas O. Koontz and Douglas C. Koontz.
She is survived by: her nephew Thomas; and her nieces, Dawn, Beth and Kim.
